PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009
CALLED TO ORDER 2:36 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON: Joe Futtner
The following Curriculum and Instruction Committee members were present:
FACULTY CHAIRPERSON
Joe Futtner
INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS
Elaine Fong, Business & Computer Technology
Ana Ogaz, Guidance, Counseling Services
Jessie Moore, Kinesiology, Health & Athletics
Krista Goguen, Library Services
Carrie Starbird, Mathematics
Janet Chen, Natural Sciences
Jeff Rudisill, Performing & Communication Arts
Philip Ricards, Social Sciences
DIVISION DEANS
James Arnwine, Performing & Communication Arts
MEMBERS EX-OFFICIO
Cynthia Olivo, Associate Dean, Counseling/Student
Success Services
Robert Miller, Associate Dean, Academic Support
Jacqueline Jacobs, Vice President, Instructional
Administration
Cheryl Storms, Classified Senate
RESOURCE EXPERTS
Edward Martinez, Articulation Officer
Margaret Ramey, Associate Dean, Admissions &
Records
Carol Curtis, SLO Coordinator
John C. Wood, Learning Assistance Center
STUDENTS
Conner Lewis, ASB Vice President, Academic
Affairs
GUESTS
Boglarka Kiss
Rick Hodge
I.
WELCOME
Self introductions were made.
II.
CURRICULUM CONSIDERATIONS WITH ACTION TO FOLLOW
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee has recommended to the Office of Instructional Administration
that the following course changes and additions be approved. Changes will not become effective until
after administrative and Board of Trustees approval.
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UNITS
A. PERFORMING & COMMUNICATION ARTS: Jim Arnwine and Boglarka Kiss presented the
following credit curricula for consideration:
CHANGE — DISTANCE EDUCATION — Effective Summer 2009:
MUSIC 21 MUSIC APPRECIATION
3
Introduction to western classical music–its understanding and enjoyment; music elements;
performance media; style and literature. Emphasis on awareness and evaluation of music in
everyday life. Required concert attendance. Total of 54 hours lecture and 18 hours music
laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
MSC LEWIS/RUDISILL to approve the changes to the above credit curriculum.
B. COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER: Rick Hodge presented the following noncredit curricula
for consideration:
CHANGE – CURRENT COURSE CONTENT, HOURS, REPEATS – Effective Summer 2009:
CIV 3033 LEARNING ASSISTANCE
NONCREDIT
Skills development for individual students through the use of technology in supervised learning
centers. Designed to supplement classroom instruction through activities suggested by faculty
to improve learning. Maximum repeats: 9.
MSC LEWIS/STORMS to approve the changes to the above noncredit curriculum.
DELETION – Effective Summer 2010:
ADJUS 1000 INDUSTRIAL SECURITY I
ADJUS 1001 INDUSTRIAL SECURITY II
CIV 3330 LIP READING AND MEMORY ENHANCEMENT
PAR 7689 PARENT EDUCATION – ANGER MANAGEMENT
PAR 7690 PARENT EDUCATION DISCUSSION GROUPS –
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
NONCREDIT
NONCREDIT
NONCREDIT
NONCREDIT
NONCREDIT
MSC MILLER/LEWIS to approve the deletion of the above noncredit curricula.
DELETION – Effective Summer 2010:
VOC 9165 ON-DEMAND PRINTING AND PUBLISHING SYSTEMS
NONCREDIT
MSC LEWIS/CURTIS to approve the deletion of the above noncredit curriculum.
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION
CHANGE – Effective Summer 2010:
PRINTING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
NONCREDIT
MSC RUDISILL/CURTIS to approve the addition of the above noncredit curriculum.
ADD – Effective Summer 2010:
BROADCAST MEDIA PROGRAM
NONCREDIT
MSC CURTIS/STARBIRD to approve the addition of the above noncredit curriculum.
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ADD – Effective Summer 2010:
HEALTH PROMOTIONS PROGRAM
NONCREDIT
MSC RUDISILL/LEWIS to approve the addition of the above noncredit curriculum, conditional
upon receipt of divisional approval.
ADD – Effective Summer 2010:
FITNESS LIFESTYLE TRAINER PROGRAM
NONCREDIT
MSC MILLER/LEWIS to approve the addition of the above noncredit curriculum, subject to
receiving copies of the approvals.
ADD – Effective Summer 2010:
ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS PROGRAM
NONCREDIT
MSC LEWIS/OLIVO to approve the addition of the above noncredit curriculum, pending
receiving the letter from BIT.
CHANGE – Effective Summer 2010:
CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAM
NONCREDIT
MSC STARBIRD/STORMS to approve the changes to the above noncredit curriculum.
C. PCC POLICY #4062
Edward Martinez led the discussion on the new PCC policy #4062, “Philosophy and Criteria for
Associate Degree and General Education.” The wording is taken directly from Title 5
regulations. He made the needed corrections and changes requested from the last C&I
meeting.
Although not in attendance, Dean Kritselis was concerned that in this policy, Arts should have a
specific and distinct place. The paragraph discussing Humanities was taken directly from Title
5. The CCLC stipulates the model on the first page of the catalog. To change the title of
section C of the policy would require changes to the catalog, other policies, and documents
already at the state level.
After approval by the C&I committee, the policy will go to the Academic Senate, then to the
college coordinating council, the classified senate, the executive committee, and finally the
Board of Trustees. This policy will not be in the next catalog (2009-2010), but will be in future
catalogs.
Will this come through C&I again? Yes, Edward will entertain recommendations for change.
MSC LEWIS/STARBIRD to approve the above Policy #4062.
1 abstention
1 no
III. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION/ACTION TO PLACE ITEMS ON FUTURE AGENDAS
We are in the process of shaping next year’s schedule. There is a problem with the CEC process. In the
future, C&I will address this issue.
At the last C&I Subcommittee on Style and Mechanics, the group conducted a self-critique. A number of
issues will be considered in the coming months. The committee will try to find a mechanism to relieve the
sense of tension and adversity and give more clarity to the process.
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IV. PRESENTATIONS AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Dr. Jacobs said she was proud of what the committee has done and of Joe Futtner’s leadership. She
acknowledged the hard work of Edward Martinez and the Office of Academic Support. In the past,
people used to dread coming to C&I. That has changed.
The ASB Vice President of Academic Affairs, Conner Lewis, was acknowledged for his presence and
taking the student participation role to a higher, collegial, and professional level.
V.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The first meeting of the fall semester is a required orientation.
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
MSC OLIVO/STARBIRD to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m.
This concludes the Spring 2009 C&I Cycle.
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